Places of Interest
Fortess Road: The main shopping thoroughfare running south towards Kentish Town. Over the last two decades, this has become home to a very diverse and distinctly upmarket range of independently-owned and run specialist shops, boutiques and food suppliers, attracting customers from far and wide. There are also many independent cafes and restaurants, with a notable lack of the usual High St chains.
Tufnell Park Playing Fields: In the 19th Century the Tufnell Park Playing Fields was a cricket ground which became the University of London Sports Ground. Now owned by Islington Council, it has been developed to provide sporting facilities and a precious green space in this densely populated area of London. Tennis court bookings can be made online and the field includes a marked-out, measured running route.
The Boston Arms: Iconic and thriving Irish Pub on the corner of Dartmouth Park Hill, the building incorporating two music venues; the Boston Music Room and The Dome, both of which have playd host to household-name artists.
Local Schools
State-Funded Primary Schools
- Eleanor Palmer Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- Tufnell Park Primary School (Mixed, community)
- Yerbury Primary School (Mixed, Community)
State-Funded Secondary Schools
- Acland Burghley Secondary School (Mixed, Community)
- Parliament Hill School (Girls, Community)
- William Ellis (Boys, Voluntary Aided)
Transport Links
By Tube & Overground:
- Tufnell Park Tube Station (Northern line, Zone 2)
- Kentish Town or Gospel Oak Overground Stations
By Bus:
- 134: to North finchley, Muswell Hill, Camden and Warren St
- 390: to Archway, King’s Cross, Euston, Hyde Park and Victoria
- N20: to Barnet, Finchley, Camden & Trafalgar Square
Shops & Amenities
Fortess Road: The main shopping thoroughfare running south towards Kentish Town. Over the last two decades, this has become home to a very diverse and distinctly upmarket range of independently-owned and run specialist shops, boutiques and food suppliers, attracting customers from far and wide. There are also many independent cafes and restaurants, with a notable lack of the usual High St chains. These include: Jonathan Boris, fishmonger, The Spence Bakery, Books for Free, Meat NW5 Deli, Diverse Fashion Shop, Cinnamon Village Caf & Cafe de la Paix, Ruby Violet Ice Cream Parlour.
Eating Out
Eastwest; Combining Puglian pizza know-how with Indian inspiration, this Tufnell Park pizzeria is making a great impression on locals with their fusion pizzas.
Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant: Superb Ethiopian restaurant with a rich backdrop of carved-wood furnishings and African paintings.
Cinnamon Village: Delightful corner cafe perfect for coffee, breakfast, lunch or snacks.
Bear & Wolf: A warm and welcoming establishment offering delicious daytime cafe fare, with a separate play area, very popular with families with young children.
